From net earnings of $740 per month, Lisa Jones must spend $200 for her portion of the rent on an apartment she shares with two friends. What percent of her net income is her rent payment? A. 73% B. 32% C. 27% D. 38%

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Answer:

C. 27%

Explanation:

Percentage calculation will be as follows

Percentage of expense = [tex]\frac{Expense\: of \: rent}{Net \: Earnings} \times 100[/tex]

Here, provided

Net Earnings = $740 per month

Rent paid by Lisa Jones = $200 per month

Therefore, percentage of rent over net income = [tex]\frac{200}{740} \times 100 = 27[/tex]

Therefore correct option is

C. 27%

Answer:

From net earnings of $740 per month Lisa Jones must spend $200 from her portion of the rent on an apartment she shares with two friends. 27% of her net income is her rent payment.

Solution:

200/740*100=27.027%

Explanation: